Recognition of Excellence · Killeen / Copperas Cove, TX · 2026

1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC

410, E Church Ave Killeen, TX 76541
https://1stthing1st.com/
🏆 Ranked #67 in Killeen / Copperas Cove · 5.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Killeen / Copperas Cove. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC is a licensed center-based provider at 410 E Church Ave in Killeen, TX, serving infants through school-age children with extended hours from 5:30 AM to 6 PM. With a licensed capacity of 38 children and a website highlighting its established organizational identity, the center caters to working families requiring early morning and evening care. However, limited online information currently available—including an under-construction website and absence of public reviews—means prospective families have minimal third-party insight into its operations and quality.

Safety2.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Infant Care
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